Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vendetta
noun
vɛnˈdɛtə
Definition
A prolonged feud or revenge between families or groups.
Examples
- After years of conflict, the two families finally ended their vendetta.
- The political vendetta had escalated into violence.
- His vendetta against the rival gang was well-known in the community.
Meaning
The term refers to a series of retaliatory actions or a cycle of retribution, often stemming from a previous grievance.
Synonyms
- grudge
- feud
- revenge
- blood feud
- rivalry
